Seven Ways We Lie
Books | Young Adult Fiction / Social Themes / Friendship
3.7
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Riley Redgate
In Seven Ways We Lie, a chance encounter tangles the lives of seven high school students, each resisting the allure of one of the seven deadly sins, and each telling their story from their seven distinct points of view. The juniors at Paloma High School all have their secrets, whether it’s the thespian who hides her trust issues onstage, the closeted pansexual who only cares about his drug-dealing profits, or the neurotic genius who’s planted the seed of a school scandal. But it’s Juniper Kipling who has the furthest to fall. No one would argue that Juniper—obedient daughter, salutatorian, natural beauty, and loyal friend—is anything but perfect. Everyone knows she’s a saint, not a sinner; but when love is involved, who is Juniper to resist temptation? When she begins to crave more and more of the one person she can’t have, her charmed life starts to unravel. Then rumors of a student–teacher affair hit the fan. After Juniper accidentally exposes her secret at a party, her fate falls into the hands of the other six sinners, bringing them into one another’s orbits. All seven are guilty of something. Together, they could save one another from their temptations—or be ruined by them. Riley Redgate’s twisty YA debut effortlessly weaves humor, heartbreak, and redemption into a drama that fans of Jenny Han and Stephanie Perkins will adore.
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Author
Riley Redgate
Pages
368
Publisher
Abrams
Published Date
2016-03-08
ISBN
1613128959 9781613128954
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"Seven ways we lie is a great book! I loved all the different and unique and alternating point of views. All the characters have different opinions and pov’s and I felt connected with each one in various ways. Though the scandal had a somewhat predictable outcome, I still loved this book 📚🧡"
"Its amazing how each of the seven kids are connected in reasonable, relatable way. Each problem the characters had is what a lot of people go through and I felt connected to quite a bit of them. I also like how she didnt end it happy ever after, seeing some people had to leave, some things couldnt stay, and some things stayed the same as always. "
"A absolute thrill. Loved the change in POV every chapter. Not a fan of the ending."
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Devi Patel
"I’m currently in the middle of this book, so far it’s been a quick read and very interesting due to the seven different perspective and writing styles Redgate gives us. However, I’m a bit disappointed because I figured out the big reveal very early on (page 33 to be exact). If you’ve read this, let me know how you liked the latter half of the book to encourage me to finish the rest of it. I’m drawn in by the characters and different styles of narration (Matt Jackson, you hilarious cutie!) but I’m disappointed I already know one of the biggest secrets. Let me know your thoughts! #social_themes #young_adult_fiction #lgbt "